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Free Uni Essentials Checklist: Printable UK Student Packing List
Download a free four-page UK uni checklist covering what to pack, what to check before moving in, budgeting, travel, safety, wellbeing and practical student life.
Free to download — no email required
Getting ready for uni can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to work out what to pack, what your accommodation may already provide and what can wait until after moving in.
I have created this free four-page Uni Essentials Checklist to make the process simpler. It covers practical bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, study and campus essentials, along with useful reminders about budgeting, travel, personal safety, part-time work, wellbeing and settling into shared accommodation.
The checklist is designed for UK students and parents preparing for university halls or shared student housing.
There is no email form, no account and no sign-up. Simply download the PDF, save it to your phone or print it on ordinary A4 paper.
What’s inside the free uni checklist?
The four-page printable includes:
- Bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, study and everyday campus essentials
- Things to check before buying
- Items worth discussing with future flatmates
- Important documents and last-minute moving checks
- Budgeting and student discount reminders
- Public transport and travel tips
- Personal safety and wellbeing reminders
- Part-time work and university support suggestions
- First-week and moving-day tips
- Space to add personal extras
How to use the checklist
Start by checking the inventory and rules supplied by your university or accommodation provider. Cross out anything already included, speak to future flatmates before buying shared kitchen or cleaning items, and leave less urgent purchases until you have seen the available space.
You can print all four pages, print only the sections you need or keep the PDF on your phone and use it as a reference while shopping and packing.
Need more help planning for uni?
The full UK University Essentials guide explains what students are most likely to need for bedrooms, shared kitchens, studying, laundry, bathrooms and everyday campus life, including what to check before placing any orders.
Browse the complete essentials list
I have also put together the full university essentials list in one place, covering the practical items featured throughout the guide and printable.
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